有时，Windows用户在连接到外接显示器时可能会遇到问题。他们可能会看到一条错误消息，上面写着“无法加载硬件监视器^{(Failed to load hardware monitor)}”，或者他们的计算机无法识别连接的外接显示器。我们的解决方案可以解决这两个问题中的任何一个。在本文中，我们将了解如何在 Windows 11/10 上修复Generic PnP Monitor 驱动程序问题。^{(Generic PnP Monitor driver issue)}

什么是通用PnP 监视器^{(PnP Monitor)}驱动程序？

PnP是^(PnP)Plug and Play的缩写，存在于所有计算机上。它允许您的计算机处理它所经历的任何硬件更改。当您将驱动程序连接到系统时，PnP将自动检测硬件更改，从而将该设备连接到您的系统。

Generic PnP Monitor 驱动程序对监视器执行相同的操作。因此，当您将外部显示器连接到您的设置时，Generic PnP Monitor将检测到更改并安装所需的软件。

如何解决我的通用 PnP 监视器^{(Generic PnP Monitor)}问题

您可能面临这个问题的原因可能有很多。损坏的驱动程序、不正确的连接和有故障的硬件是最常见的一些。因此，不要浪费任何时间，让我们看看如何修复Windows 11/10Generic PnP Monitor驱动程序问题。

1. 检查您的电缆连接
2. 更新或重新安装 Generic PnP Monitor^{(Reinstall Generic PnP Monitor)}  驱动程序
3. 运行硬件^{(Run Hardware)}和设备^(Device)疑难解答
4. 更新显卡驱动
5. 卸载它并扫描^(Scan)硬件更改^{(Hardware Changes)}

让我们详细谈谈它们。

1]检查您的电缆连接

我们将通过检查您的系统与外部显示器^(Monitor)的连接来开始解决此错误。您应该检查所有电缆是否连接完好。如果它们按应有的方式连接，请将它们拔出并重新插入以查看是否可以解决问题。

如果问题仍然存在，请尝试将外接显示器^(Monitor)连接到其他系统。如果该系统无法识别监视器，则说明它有问题。

此外，检查  VGA/HDMI/DVI电缆，看看它们是否有故障。您可以将它们连接到不同的显示器以确认您的怀疑。

如果您的每个硬件都工作正常，请使用给定的解决方案。

相关^(Related)：修复Generic PnP Monitor not detected 问题^{(Generic PnP Monitor not detected problem)}。

2]更新^(Update)或重新安装通用即插即用监视器^{(Reinstall Generic PnP Monitor)}驱动程序

过时的驱动程序可能是此错误的原因。因此，让我们更新Generic PnP Monitor驱动程序，看看问题是否已解决。

首先^(First)，从显示器制造商的网站下载最新的驱动程序。

1. 通过 Win + X > Device Manager.启动 设备管理 器。^{(Device Manager )}
2. 展开 Monitor， 右键单击 Generic PnP Monitor，然后选择 Update driver。
3. 现在，单击“浏览我的计算机以获取驱动程序”， ^{(“Browser my computer for driver”, )}从其位置选择下载的驱动程序。

如果更新无效，请尝试重新安装驱动程序。为此，您可以按照给定的步骤操作。

1. 通过 Win + X > Device Manager.启动 设备管理 器。^{(Device Manager )}
2. 展开 Monitor， 右键单击 Generic PnP Monitor，然后选择卸载设备。^{(Uninstall device.)}
3. 拔下并重新插入显示器以重新安装驱动程序。

最后，检查问题是否仍然存在。

3]运行硬件^{(Run Hardware)}和设备^(Devices)疑难解答

现在，让我们给Windows做一些工作。让我们部署硬件^(Hardware)和设备^(Devices)疑难解答，看看问题是否仍然存在。

微软现在已经在Windows 10中^{(Windows 10)}隐藏了 HardwareTroubleshooter。但是，有一种更简单的方法可以运行此疑难解答。

以管理员身份启动命令提示符 并执行以下命令。^{(Command Prompt )}

msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic

现在，使用屏幕上的说明修复错误。

4]更新图形驱动程序

在这个解决方案作品中，我们涵盖了与通用 PnP^{(Generic PnP)}驱动程序相关的所有可能的解决方案。因此，如果问题仍然存在，我们可能会在这里处理一个稍微不同的问题。如果问题很顽固，可能是因为您的 Graphics Driver。因此，更新图形驱动程序^{(update the Graphics Driver)}以解决该错误。

希望您能够在上述解决方案的帮助下修复外部监视器错误^{(External Monitor)}

5]卸载它并扫描^(Scan)硬件更改^{(Hardware Changes)}

卸载通用 PnP 监视器驱动程序^{(Generic PnP Monitor Driver)}，然后使用Windows中的^(Windows)扫描硬件更改^{(Scan for Hardware changes)}选项让操作系统为您安装驱动程序。

通过按 Win+X 并单击列表中的设备管理器^{(Device Manager)}打开设备管理^{(Device Manager)}器。

在设备管理器^{(Device Manager)}窗口中，单击 操作 ^(Action )，然后单击 扫描硬件更改^{(Scan for hardware changes)}。

我可以删除或禁用通用PnP 驱动程序^{(PnP Driver)}吗？

不，您不能删除通用 PnP 驱动程序^{(Generic PnP Driver)}，因为它是一个内置的Windows 程序^{(Windows Program)}。但是，如果您遇到任何错误，您可以重新安装驱动程序（上述）。

相关阅读：^{(Related reads:)}

• Windows 笔记本电脑未检测到外接显示器^{(External monitor not detected with Windows laptop)}
• Windows 无法检测到第二台显示器^{(Windows cannot detect the second monitor)}。

Fix Generic PnP Monitor driver issue on Windows 11/10

At times, a Windows user may encounter problems whilе connecting to an external monitor. They may either see an error messаge that says, “Failed to load hardware monitor” or their computer just doesn’t recognize the connected external monitor. Our solutions cater to either of the two issues. In this article, we are going to see how to fix the Generic PnP Monitor driver issue on Windows 11/10.

What is a Generic PnP Monitor driver?

PnP, an abbreviation of Plug and Play, is present on all computers. It allows your computer to deal with any hardware changes it’s subjected to. When you connect a driver to your system, PnP will automatically detect the hardware changes and hence attach that device to your system.

The Generic PnP Monitor driver, does the same for a monitor. So, when you connect an external monitor to your setup, Generic PnP Monitor will detect the change and install the required software.

How do I fix my Generic PnP Monitor issue

There can be many reasons why you may face this issue. Corrupted drivers, improper connection, and faulty hardware are some of the most common ones. So, without wasting any time, let us see how to fix the Generic PnP Monitor driver issue on Windows 11/10.

1. Check your cable connections
2. Update or Reinstall Generic PnP Monitor  driver
3. Run Hardware and Device troubleshooter
4. Update Graphics Driver
5. Uninstall it and Scan For Hardware Changes

Let us talk about them in detail.

1] Check your cable connections

We will start troubleshooting this error by checking your system’s connection to the external Monitor. You should check if all the cables are connected perfectly. If they are connected as they should be, plug them out and replug them to see if that fixes the issue.

If the issue persists, try connecting your external Monitor to a different system. If that system fails to recognize the monitor then there is something wrong with it.

Also, check the  VGA/HDMI/DVI cables and see if they are at fault. You can connect them to a different monitor to confirm your suspicion.

If every hardware of yours is working fine, use the given solutions.

Related: Fix Generic PnP Monitor not detected problem.

2] Update or Reinstall Generic PnP Monitor driver

An outdated driver can be the reason for this error. So, let us update the Generic PnP Monitor driver and see if the issue is fixed.

First, of all download the latest driver from the website of your monitor’s manufacturer.

1. Launch Device Manager by Win + X > Device Manager.
2. Expand Monitor, right-click on Generic PnP Monitor, and select Update driver.
3. Now, click “Browser my computer for driver”, select the downloaded driver from its location.

If updating is to no avail, try reinstalling the driver. For that, you can follow the given steps.

1. Launch Device Manager by Win + X > Device Manager.
2. Expand Monitor, right-click on Generic PnP Monitor, and select Uninstall device.
3. Unplug and replug the monitor to reinstall the driver.

Finally, check if the issue persists.

3] Run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

Now, let us give Windows some work to do. Let us deploy the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter and see if the issue persists.

Microsoft has hidden the HardwareTroubleshooter in Windows 10 now. However, there is an easier way to run this troubleshooter.

Launch Command Prompt as an administrator and execute the following command.

msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic

Now, use the on-screen instructions to fix the error.

4] Update Graphics Driver

In this solution opus, we have covered all the possible solutions for reasons related to the Generic PnP driver. So, if the issue still persists, we might be dealing with a slightly different problem here. If the issue is stubborn, it can be because of your Graphics Driver. So, update the Graphics Driver to resolve the error.

Hopefully, you are able to fix the External Monitor error with the help of mentioned solutions

5] Uninstall it and Scan For Hardware Changes

Uninstall the Generic PnP Monitor Driver and then use the Scan for Hardware changes option in Windows to let the OS install the driver for you.

Open Device Manager by pressing Win+X and clicking on the Device Manager among the list.

On the Device Manager window, click on Action and then click on Scan for hardware changes.

Can I remove or disable Generic PnP Driver?

No, you can not remove the Generic PnP Driver as it is a built-in Windows Program. But you can reinstall the driver(aforementioned) if you are facing any error.

Related reads:

• External monitor not detected with Windows laptop
• Windows cannot detect the second monitor.

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